Project Manager

at  Veriflo Ltd

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Veriflo Ltd specialise in professional project management and consultancy in clean water asset services. Our goal is to provide solutions for our clients by seeking leakage and unaccounted-for-water, providing resolutions and mitigation plans to ensure the network works as efficiently and effectively as possible.
We provide services in network operations, large statutory outages, strategic optimisation and water quality.
As a rapidly growing company, we pride ourselves on recruiting the very best team and it is essential that our team are reliable, have can-do attitude and the ability to use their initiative and foresight.
Working with industry leaders nationally we also engage on large-scale engineering developments such as the HS2, Thames Tideway and large Capital Delivery Schemes.

JOB SUMMARY:

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee and manage clean water network operations projects. The Project Manager will be responsible for planning, executing, and delivering projects from inception to completion.
The Project Manager will drive efficiencies to reduce leakage and unaccounted water, customer impact and supporting programmes for ongoing repairs and maintenance on the clean water network infrastructure.
This role requires excellent commercial, people and organisational skills to ensure the successful completion of projects on time, within budget, and in accordance with regulatory requirements and client standards. The Project Manager will also handle project bidding and tendering, budgeting, and cost control.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• HNC/degree in engineering, project management, or related field
• Proven experience as a Project Manager in the utilities industry
• Knowledge of water distribution network and relevant regulations (desired)
• Proficiency in project management methodologies
• Excellent leadership and team engagement skills
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexibility to travel to project and client sites as needed
  Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Private medical insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in West Mallin

• Develop and implement project plans, timelines, and resource allocation, managing the project lifecycle whilst adhering to project management methodologies.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to identify project requirements, KPIs, and constraints ensuring project milestones and internal and external quality standards are met.
• Prepare and participate in project bidding and tender processes, including contract negotiation, terms review and quote submissions.
• Monitor project costs, track budget utilisation, and implement cost control measures. Produce client-ready project risk assessments and method statements submission and subsequent team project briefings.
• Collaborate with technical and field teams to ensure seamless project execution and foster a positive team culture, motivating and empowering team members to achieve a safe and successful outcome.
• Build client relations and lead/attend regular project pre-start and progress meetings/calls, providing updates to stakeholders and post project de-briefs.
• Prepare and present project reports, including progress updates and budget analysis to the leadership and finance team.
• Identify and provide both planned and reactive solutions to program changes and anomalies, capitalising on opportunities to work smarter and drive efficiencies.
• Monitoring project risks and assist in implementing risk mitigation strategies. Manage contracts with external resources including suppliers and subcontractors.
• Ensure complete compliance with Company, client and industry regulations, safety standards, and environmental guidelines.
• Stay updated on industry trends, best practices in clean water network operations.
• Duty Manager responsibilities include a 1 in 7 week rota for out of hours calls and queries.
• Line Management duties, whereby you will be responsible for annual and mid-year appraisals, setting objectives and encouraging a positive work culture.